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Canon PowerShot SD300 • Ultra-sleek, ultra-slim design • 4.0 megapixel resolution • 3x optical/3.6x digital zoom lens • New scene modes including Digital Macro Mode • Canon 1-year limited warranty Canon PowerShot A520 • 4.0 megapixel resolution with Canon's DIGIC Image Processor • Large 1.9-inch LCD viewscreen • 4x optical zoom lens • Intuitive controls for easy handling • Canon 1-year limited warranty Casino: The Tribe would be responsible for extra funds Continued from page 5 The casino would be the first one built off-reservation in the state, a sit uation that has dealt the governor’s office a unique hand in negotiating with the tribe. Even so, there’s no sure bet the U.S. Department of the Interior, which has veto power be cause the casino is off-reservation, will approve the plan. The Oregonian reported Sunday that federal law clearly prohibits the state from taxing tribal casi no gam bling. In an attempt to avoid breaking that law, the governor and the Warm Springs tribe agreed that money will be transferred to the state’s control through the creation of the Oregon Benefit Fund, a nonprofit fund run by an independent board, rather than being transferred as a tax. If the federal government perceives the payment as a tax, the agreement will likely be denied. “The TYibe has agreed to share, on a sovereign government-to-gov ernment basis, a portion of its rev enues from the Gaming Facility,” states the compact between the tribe and the state. The casino would require addi tional investments from the tribe as well. The press release stated that the tribe would be required to close its casino at the Kah-Nee-Ta resort on the Warm Springs reservation if the Cascade Locks casino is built in order to obey the state’s one-casino per-tribe rule, and the tribe would be responsible for paying all costs associated with the installation of a i new highway interchange on Inter state 84. Six percent of the facility’s net income would go to a Tribal Community Benefit Fund on top of the money headed for the Oregon Benefit Fund. The Cascade Locks land is only 42 miles east of Portland, and the com pact recognizes that the tribe will en joy a “significant economic benefit” and an “economically desirable loca 7 think it’s wonderful as folks consider this option for Oregon that they remember the education costs for the needy population, ” Margie Lowe, Oregon Student Assistance Commission executive director tion.” “This compact will benefit the people of the Warm Springs Tiibe, the community of Cascade Locks and the people of Oregon,” Kulongoski said in the press release. “Everyone will reap the advantages of new jobs, increased access to education, enhancement of the Gorge environment and economic development.” Representatives from the Universi ty, ASUO and OUS all said they were paying attention to the casino deal but believed it was too early in the process to take a position. “I think it’s wonderful as folks consider this option for Oregon that they remember the education costs for the needy population,” Lowe said. The compact states that for the first eight years of gaming, the casino would donate 6 percent of the first $160 million of its net win, 12 per cent of the next $40 million and 1 7 percent of all net win more than $200 million. After the first eight years, the tribe would pay 17 percent of all its net winnings. adamcherry@dailyemerald. com Lauren Wimer | Senior photographer ASUO President elect Adam Walsh speaks with junior Nick Harvick at a booth in the heart of campus Wednesday afternoon. IN BRIEF Walsh booth encourages student questions, ideas ASUO President elect Adam Walsh said he and Vice President elect Kyla Coy have been “happily surprised that a lot of students have been stopping by and asking questions.” “It's been going surprisingly well, given the interest that students had during the election,” he said. "It's nice to be able to be visible to the student body. A lot of students appreciate the fact that we're there, even if they don’t have a question or a comment.” He said students have suggested ideas from larger desks to a pinata day. “Even some ideas that kind of seem silly at first ... could possibly turn out to be something that would work," he said. The booth was stationed at East 13th Avenue and University Street on Wednesday and Thursday. Walsh said he plans to make the booth a regular occurrence next year to make the Executive more visible. — Parker Howell o UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 2005 Summer Session Registration Starts May 2 Register for Summer Classes Book Your Summer in Oregon Summer Session starts June 20. Pick up your free today in the Summer Session office (333 Oregon Hall), at the UU Bookstore, or read it online. You can speed your way toward graduation by taking required courses dunng summer. Check Out Our Website! http://uosumrner.uoregon.edu EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity
